A Haynes-Apperson automobile advertisement. Although the automobile was first invented and developed in Germany and France in the late 1800s, the United States quickly became a leader in the automotive…
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Dome on the main Big Bear Solar Observatory building viewed from Big Bear Lake. Photo courtesy of Pgoode1943. For the first time in nearly 40 years, a total solar eclipse…
Interstate 15 on ramp sign in the Mojave Desert. Interstate 15 is a major highway in the western United States. It begins near the U.S. – Mexico border in San…
A still from the American film “The Call of the North” (1914) with Robert Edeson and Winifred Kingston. Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures. The San Bernardino Mountains played an important…
Samuel Merrill. In the 1800s, newly constructed railroads from the East Coast made travel to the West Coast quicker, safer and more affordable. The emerging citrus industry helped make Southern…
Tom Schofield. For more than a century, rumors of gold veins, rivers of gold and lost treasure have lured prospectors to the Mojave Desert. Among the most enduring legends is…
The Kite-Shaped Track. In the late 19th century, railroads played a central role in shaping the growth of Southern California. Among the most notable developments was the Kite Shaped Track,…
Lewis Jacobs’ San Bernardino store. This is the story of Lewis Jacobs, who helped establish one of the first small businesses in San Bernardino County. In 1850, he came to…
Town of Apple Valley clock tower. The town of Apple Valley is located in the High Desert region of San Bernardino County. Human history in the area dates back to…
WASP members who flew military aircraft. Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of women who have broken the glass ceiling. One inspiring story comes from the…
